master-signifier

A form of master signifier — A signifier, i.e. a linguistic sign, with no determinate content beyond itself, serving as a nodal point dominating and grounding the content of a chain of other signifiers.

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Meanings

master-signifier1

nounmaster-signifier (plural master-signifiers)

plural master-signifiers

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of master signifier.

Master-Signifier2

nounMaster-Signifier (plural Master-Signifiers)

plural Master-Signifiers

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of master signifier.
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master-signifier. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/master-signifier

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Chicago

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